E5 chord
E5 chords (E power chord) for guitar in different forms, including open positions and shapes with alternative bass note.
E5
The diagram shows a popular way to play E5. This is an open chord and involves only one finger. The chord consists of the notes E and B.
E5 with a double octave
E5 (open)
E5
E5 alternative chords
E5/B
E5/B II
Theory and information
Chord names
The E5 is also called E power chord. E5/B is an inverted version of the chord.
Notes in the chord
The notes that the E5 chord consists of are E, B.
When it's played with three notes the E note is duplicated on a higher octave.
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring E5.
| Progression 1: E5 in common rock progression. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
E5 |
G5 |
D5 |
A5 |
| Progression 2: E5 as i chord in a i - III - IV progression – common in rock. | ||
|---|---|---|
E5 |
G5 |
A5 |
| Progression 3: E5 in modal rock progression. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
E5 |
G5 |
A5 |
C5 |
Finger position
Index (1st) finger on 5th string, 2nd fret.
Alternative shapes
The open strings in standard tuning affect the conditions for chords. For example, a power chord is normally played on two or three strings, but E5 can be played over all six strings as 079900.
Written in tab format (main version in open position)
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